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Israel said pushing to limit Qatari influence in postwar Gaza, ensure IDF has freedom to act if Hamas rebuilds
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) receives US President Donald Trump in the Qatari capital Doha on May 14, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
Israel is pushing the US to make changes to US President Donald Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, including limiting the role of Qatar in postwar Gaza, Ynet reports.
The report says Israel does not want Qatar to have any role in managing the Strip after the war amid deteriorating ties between Jerusalem and Doha. However, the US views the Qataris as a valuable partner and wants them to take a large role.
Israel is also pushing to have the agreement clearly state that the IDF will have freedom to act, should Hamas try to rearm or rebuild its forces after a deal is signed.
However, mediators are concerned that including such a statement could deter Hamas from agreeing to the deal.
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